Senior Electrical Test & Automation Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Portland, Northern (OR, KY)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join an experienced team developing and sustaining electrical test systems and automated manufacturing equipment. The role covers requirements definition, detailed design, system integration, and production support for EOL test stations and robotic/PLC-based automation cells.

The position involves hands-on build activities such as wiring harnesses, panel layout, fixture assembly, and hardware/software

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
3–5+ years in manufacturing test, electrical validation, or automation engineering within a production environment.
Hands-on experience building and troubleshooting test equipment, including wiring, harnessing, electrical panels, and instrumentation.
Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial robots from a hardware integration perspective.
Exposure to LabVIEW/NI platforms is a plus but not required.
Strong ability to read/author electrical schematics and create wiring diagrams; knowledge of ESD, safety, and machine guarding.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; cross-functional alignment and mentoring.

Responsibilities

Support development and integration of EOL testers and automation systems by contributing to design reviews, executing tasks, and aligning with safety and regulatory requirements.
Build and assemble electrical test equipment including harness fabrication, wiring, instrumentation setup, panel assembly, fixture installation, and system checkouts.
Develop and maintain LabVIEW-based test applications and integrate NI hardware such as DAQ, cDAQ, and cRIO; implement modular code and proper documentation.
Assist with automation integration, including PLC interfaces, handshaking signals, robot I/O, vision/part-presence checks, and equipment verification steps.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving electrical schematics, software, fixtures, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems to ensure high uptime and repeatable test performance.
Perform continuous improvement activities such as cycle-time reduction, first-pass yield improvements, test method optimization, and robust root-cause investigations.
Create and update documentation: schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, work instructions, test methods, preventive maintenance plans, and validation records.
Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, quality, production, and maintenance to support new product introductions and sustained production.